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The other day, several volunteers from our Yokohama Development Center America location in North Carolina joined Tread Lightly! and the Uwharrie National Forrest Team to install new educational and responsible recreation signs on 7 kiosks on the Badin Lake OHV Trail system. This trail system contains 17 miles of shared use OHV trails supporting everything from motorcycle to full-size off-road vehicles. With multiple added obstacles and several very challenging natural trail sections, the Badin OHV trails offer something for every motorized user. We are also proud to announce that we renewed our partnership with Tread Lightly! who promote responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs. This partnership been a great avenue for our dedicated employee base to volunteer on a variety of activities like the one last week, such as forest clean-ups, building infrastructure and trail remediation. ?We are excited for another year of activities with Tread Lightly! that continue to support their ongoing mission to protect off-road trail access and public lands.

Employees of Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) are truly championing the Company’s Vision to care for the communities in which we operate. In the past few months, several employees from the Salem, VA manufacturing plant have been out in the community lending a hand with local charity organizations. Groups of volunteers have packed food pantry boxes, beautified the grounds at Mill Mountain Zoo, assisted athletes in the Special Olympics Virginia, Inc. , Big Feet Meet, and cleaned up the Roanoke River and Greenway with CLEAN VALLEY COUNCIL INC. We are so proud of our team and their service to these organizations! Another program that YTMV employees were excited to partner with is the Backpack Buddies program. Our lucky number is 716 as that’s how many jars of peanut butter were collected! This program provides a backpack full of food to students in Botetourt County and surrounding areas facing food insecurity. We would like to recognize three employees who were instrumental in making this donation drive a huge success: Dale Gore, Duane Perrine, and Robbie Boyd. ? Thank you to all our amazing employees for their dedication and hard work. Together, we are making a difference!” ?

Today and everyday we celebrate all Veterans. The observance of Veterans Day on November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date of the armistice to end World War 1 but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. We are proud to support the deserving combat veterans of the Warrior Built Foundation throughout the year with various initiatives including giving away sets of tires throughout the year, fundraising event support and race team support. The Warrior Built race team runs Yokohama tires on their Class 11 Bug and SxS’s and Jay Schawb, one of their combat vets, runs a 4800 car at KOH in the Every Man Challenge on our GEOLANDAR M/T G003 tires. We are proud to support organizations like Warrior Built who provide support for veterans and their families. This Veterans Day we are proud to support veteran Sgt Christopher Harlander by providing him with a set of Yokohama Tires for his vehicle. We thank Chris for his service to our country and are proud to support Veterans like him.

On October 25th Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) employees participated in a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk held at their facility. The team came together to support those affected by breast cancer, celebrate survivors, and remember those who have lost their lives to the disease. The YTMM team also raised funds to that will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help find a cure to this disease. We are proud as a Company to take a moment to highlight the importance of awareness, early detection, and support for those affected by breast cancer. This disease does not discriminate; it impacts both women and men, and it is crucial that we all stay informed and proactive about our health. Awareness and education are key to early detection and successful treatment. See some photos below of our amazing Team Members!

Our very own Melissa Aguirre has been recognized in Modern Tire Dealer 's November 2024 issue of "On the Rise." Melissa has been a driving force - innovating, collaborating, and leaving her mark. Her passion and dedication inspire us all.

Ray Polentz, Vice President Of Supply Chain And Logistics, Yokohama Tire Corporation Contributed an article?"Supply Chain & Logistics: Staying Agile In an ever-changing Technological Landscape" "The journey from a highly automated retail environment to the tire industry has been a fascinating exploration of the diverse technological landscapes within the supply chain and logistics domain" says Ray Polentz Read More : https://lnkd.in/gEn-jnrs #LogisticsInnovation #DigitalLogistics #SmartLogistics #SupplyChain

We are excited to announce that our ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series is airing on CBS Sports Network! Make sure to tune in on these dates: Friday, December 13th @ 7PM ET - ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship Friday, December 13th @ 8PM ET - Plumbing National Championship Friday, December 20th @ 8PM ET - IDEAL Electrician National Championship Friday, December 27th @ 8PM ET - U.S. Auto Tech National Championship Driven by Yokohama Tire Corporation #ETCS #USATNC #HVACNationals #ElectricianNationals #PlumbingNationals

Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month every September 15th through October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of September 15th is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for many Latin American countries. This year, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we organized a challenge on our internal engagement platform, encouraging employees to learn about the history and culture of Hispanic Heritage Month. On another day, our HQ office sweetened the celebrations by bringing in Pan Dulce, allowing everyone to try a traditional treat, adding a delicious way to celebrate.

With the 2024 #Porsche Sprint Challenge by Yokohama Tire Corporation season officially in the record books, the series today announced the schedule for both the North American and USA West championships. ?? Go to https://lnkd.in/eT5nSQ6Q to find out more. - #Porsche | #SprintChallengeNA | #Raceborn

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association has elected Jeff Barna, president and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corporation, as chair of the board of directors.